Representing a multitude of banks, developers, and other lenders, TLT‘s ’second-to-none’ practice provides regular assistance on an array of transactions, construction and operational financings, and restructuring mandates; the team has also advised on a number of large revolving credit facilities. On the corporate lending side, co-head Jon Stewart has extensive experience in acquisition and real estate finance work, and heads up the purpose-built student accommodation sub-group. Energy project financings also make up a core part of the practice, an area in which co-head and clean energy specialist Gary Roscoe excels. Managing associate Emily Huish and associate Becky Panton add further experience in future energy and project financing matters, with Oliver Swain regularly assisting on banking transactions. Oliver Coad is noted for his blend of real estate and project finance experience.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team are reflective of the individual skills, but brought together for the benefit of their clients. They are technically strong, highly responsive and apply their skills in a commercial and practical way.'
  • 'The practice is unique in my view as they have a very strong service ethic, and the quality of their work and overall service is second to none. Their innovation comes from their people as they really do know your business and are very proactive in providing legal solutions that are very practical and effective.'
  • 'My primary relationship partner is Jon Stewart who is an outstanding lawyer who we have a very good working relationship with. Jon is great to work with as he is highly commercial, practical, solution orientated as well as managing to anticipate future risks and outcomes that need managing - advice which I have found invaluable.'
  • 'Georgia Bew has provided intelligent advice and exceptional service.'

Work highlights

  • Acted for WH Smith PLC in respect of its new £400m sustainability linked and multicurrency revolving credit loan facility.
  • Acted for Tag Energy on its £50m funding from a syndicate of three lenders on the construction and operational financing of a 99.9MW battery storage facility.
  • Advised BGL (Compare the Market) on its new revolving credit facilities, term facilities, US private placement and hedging arrangements which together totaled in excess of £500m across the group’s various debt facilities and hedging exposures.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jon Stewart, Gary Roscoe

Other key lawyers

Peter Carney, Samuel Hill, Oliver Swain, Emily Huish, Oliver Coad, Becky Panton, Ben Kumordzie, Georgia Bew